The CDC recommended “5 a-day”
The World Health Organization recommends eating “at least 400 g, or five portions, of fruit and vegetables per day” as part of a healthy diet.
Mayo Clinic Health System suggests a 1-2-3 approach to eat 6 servings each day.
Cancer.gov has some general tips for all cancer survivors including “eating a plant-based diet and have at least 5-9 servings of fruit and vegetables daily”.
The American Heart Association encourages you to “Try for 4-5 servings of each per day” or 9 total.
The USDA “My Plate” for those 14 years old and up recommends 2 cups fruit and 2 1/2 cups vegetables.
Page 20 of the “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 (dietaryguidelines.gov) recommends 2 1/2 cups of vegetables and 2 cups of fruits daily.
Why are we seeing this pattern? Studies are showing that people aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables. According to Harvard.edu, “A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, and have a positive effect upon blood sugar, which can help keep appetite in check.”
What is so special about plant foods? A single plant food can have literally hundreds and even thousands of unique nutrients. A good way to make sure you are getting pretty much all of them is to eat 10 servings of fruits and vegetables every day representing all of the colors.
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